Yes You CAN

There are many actionable steps which parents CAN take to mitigate the negative effects of social media. Introducing three healthy C’s: Compassion, Communication, Collaboration which when used consistently can have positive effects.

We’re back, and so is the Surgeon General who is considering placing warnings on social media due to addiction concerns. Social media has a pervasive impact on parents and in this episode we discuss what parents can’t and also can do given the addictive nature of social media algorithms and its implications.

How do we wean our children? Sounds like a throwback question? Welcome to the 2020s, parenting the teen years and the adolescent brain, and tech. Listen and learn tips for genuine connection beyond virtual platforms. Strategies for gradually reducing screen time and social media use.

PRACTICE

Engage and encourage self compassion.

Don’t forget to share this with other parents and we’ll “connect” again in two weeks, or whenever you schedule your complimentary session.

The 3 C’s of Engagement, in order of use:

Compassion

Communication

Collaboration

References:

Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

NYT article Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Set boundaries. Find peace. by Nedra Glover Tawaab